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Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Wonderful news and a few patriotic finishes.....

I have absolutely wonderful news to share......I am so so so happy to let you know that my dear friend Barbara has let me know she is now in remission...She has tackled breast cancer and won~~~ Can you believe this???? I got a call from her to share this wonderful news...She also wanted me let ALL of you know that she has felt your love, your prayers and your sense of lifting her above this awful dreaded disease.... I want to personally thank everyone who has emailed me, prayed for Barbara, asked about her over these last many months and sent me wonderful designs to stitch and put in my pink basket...Truly,there is power in prayer and the love from stitch friends cannot be matched!

~~~Way to go Barbara~~~

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Next, I wanted to show you a little of what I have been stitching here lately....If you know me, you know that I often sneak in a small design if I am working on larger projects....I got on this "patriotic" streak lately and here is what I have finished stitching....

40 ct Lakeside Linen light exempler

specified overdyes

This was the design I worked on and completed Saturday at the French Hen at the stitch-in...Fun pattern~

36 ct linen, coffee stained by me

Weeks threads as specified

Patterns by Nan Lewis of Threadwork Primitives are hard to beat...Her instructions in the design packet are so easy to follow! I especially like the flag in this pattern.....

40 ct Mocha linen

npi silks, npi overdye silk

This design actually called for Watercolors threads, so I converted to npi and npi Northern Lights..I like the faded red shading....It really makes this flag look worn and tattered... Thanks Patti for another stunning design!!

An angel gifted me one of my now favorite photo props.... A pewter "F" that you see in the above photos... Isn't it the neatest thing???I just LOVE it~~ Thank you, Thank you!

In closing, I will share one of my patriotic displays..... I have my favorites, but really love them all...Each has a story in my head of what I was doing when I was stitching it.... I hope to finish off the 3 new finishes next week and either add to this bunch, or perhaps start a new Patriotic basket...We will see!!

Phillip and the golf team flew out for NY on Saturday and are doing fantastic in their practice rounds in the Junior College National Golf finals... We will be joining them tomorrow and I cannot wait! It has been so long since I flew anywhere...I am so excited!!

And, I hope to sneak in a trip to a local cross stitch shop...More about the when I return....

HI Faye,I am so happy for your friend Barbara and for you. It is just wonderful to hear such good news. I wish her continued good health and happiness. Truly time to celebrate life's blessings.Fondly,SandraHomespun Eleganceplainfancymerchant.blogspot

oh wow--CONGRATS to Barbara! So happy to hear this... and tell her welcome to our club! I am 4 years now! WooHoo! Faye, I love your patriotic smalls! I am very tempted to get started on one that caught my eye recently... know how it feels! Hugs.

I am so happy to her the news about Barbara. Way to go girl!! My Mother died from that horrible disease....many..many...years ago...I love your patriotic basket and I really like the nan lewis design you stitched and finished. Have a good weekend!!

Faye,that is such wonderful news about Barbara. I know she is been in many of our thoughts for awhile now. I am so happy for her and you have been a great friend. I love how all your patriotic pieces turned out. I may have to get the twisted threads chart. Very cool.Smiles,~Nan

Yeah, Barbara!! We knew you would do it - with help from our Friend! Love your stitched pieces (and that red is wonderful). Is it time to decorate the tree? Continued good luck to the team, and the travelers. Have a great time, and be safe!

Congratulations to your friend Barbara! I can only imagine how she feels - on top of the world I'm sure!

I love your patriotic stitches! They are all so pretty. Isn't it fun to have the smaller pieces to stitch while the larger ones take a rest? I'm getting in the mood to stitch some small summer designs!

Wonderful news about your dear friend! I love your pieces and have been searching for some of the patterns this morning. Haven't been able to find any of them would you consider selling some of the patterns? They are wonderful!

Your newest patriotic pieces are all wonderful. You have been a very busy stitcher! The pewter "F" is a really special piece. What fun to see all of the patriotic pieces that you have done. It has been fun reading your post and seeing all of your great photos.

I am among the *many* admirers of your patriotic pieces. I really love the Sam Sarah America flag with the star. I note that you converted the colors to npi silks. I wonder if you can tell me what color numbers you used. I think your colors are beautiful, and I like them better than those on the pattern. I thought these were so lovely, I needed to ask.

I am new to your blog and love your patriotic finishes. Can you email me at basketpam@gmail.com with some of the designers please? thanks so much. I'm so happy for your friend, I have 2 friends currently battling cancer. pam

About Me

I have been stitching for years and still love it! I also enjoy going to the beach, teaching children, and spending quality time with my two boys. I also have a sweet beagle who is the queen of the house!